OTTAWA, Feb. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, will be welcoming visitors and skaters for a true Parks Canada experience on the Rideau Canal at Winterlude.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

What:

Photo opportunity and interviews

Date:

February 4, 2017

Time:

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Junction of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Dows Lake1000 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Note: Minister McKenna invites the public to join her, Parka and special guests for a public skate on the Rideau Canal at 1 p.m.

SOURCE Parks Canada

For further information: Caitlin Workman, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 819-938-9436, caitlin.workman@canada.ca